Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12884, Andrew Everitt, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Everitt, Andrew
S. 12884
carded
CONTENTS

Utica N.Y.
Andrew Everett
of Oneida in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Worker of the Regt. commanded by Col. Woolcut in the Connecticut line for 12 11 months — " — "
Inscribed on the Roll of New York — at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Jany. 1833 — " — " and by H. S. Beardsley p. of H. P.
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 $54.99 Pemi-anl. allowance ending 4th Mo '33 18.33
$73.82
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk Book D, Vol. 5, Page 154

State of New York
Onida County ss. on this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before me, Nathan Kimball one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Onida and State of New York Andrew Evertt of the Town of Simon in said County, aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officer and served as herein stated, to wit, that on or about the first of January in the year seven hundred and seventy six at Winchester in the County of Sitfield , State of Connecticut, his then place of residence, he enlisted into a company commanded by Captain Josiah Hooker then of Farmington in said State into a regiment then commanded by Colonel Erastus Root (Colt), that under the said enlistment, he marched to Boston Massachusetts, that he among a number of the said Regiment (calculated to be one out of three) were sent from at Roxbury , when they were then stationed, to Dorchester Heights, when they were engaged in building two forts; that they also built one at Dorchester Neck, that he continued to serve under the said enlistment, about three months that he was discharged on the first day of April 1776 that he enlisted for three months; that they passed on their way to Boston through Farmington and Hartford

from Hartford they went on what was called the middle road to Boston, and returned to Hartford on what was called the south road -
That he again enlisted into a Company of Militia Commanded by Captain John Hitts of Winchester aforesaid and into a regiment then Commanded by Elphaz Sheldon. That he enlisted about the last of July first of August in the said year seventeen hundred and seventy six, that under the said enlistment he marched to New York; that he passed in going there through Litchfield, Woodbury and Sandbury, that he was at New York when the British landed at Long Island and crossed into New York, that he was engaged in the battle with them at Harlem Heights. That Colonel Knowlton with whom he was well acquainted was on that day killed in the battle; that from the fatigue of the day and exposure to the inclemency of the weather during the following night, he was taken severely ill of a disease, which has been his constant companion from that day to the present, and which originated in the aforesaid fatigue and exposure attending that battle, that in their retreat from New York, they passed over Kings Bridge, and stopped over night at Fort Independence, that from his illness he was conveyed from that place to the hospital at East Chester where he continued between one and two weeks, when he so far recovered as to enable him to travel, and was duly discharged and returned home. That on his way home he passed through Danbury, New Milford & Litchfield, that he got home according

to his best recollection about the first of November, and was about under this enlistment about the period of three months.
That he again enlisted about the last of December, nineteen hundred and twenty six or the fourth of January following for the period of three months, in a company commanded by Captain John Watson in a regiment which according to his present recollection was commanded at this time by Colonel Whiting of Middle town. That he was marched under the said enlistment to Fishkill on the North River where they remained two or three weeks, that they went from Fishkill to Horse Neck from whence after remaining about a month they marched to Fort Independence to dispose of the British of it. That they with some solicitation of General Pierson, he with some others volunteered to scale the walls at Fort Independence but not having been able to raise men enough the project was abandoned, after this they went to a place near Horse Neck where he remained till the three months for which he enlisted had expired, when he was duly discharged.
That he again enlisted in the month of August in the year nineteen hundred and twenty seven according to his best recollection. That he enlisted into a company of militia commanded by Captain William Gibbs of Winchester aforesaid and into a regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon that under the said enlistment he with the said company and regiment marched to

Still water New York, that they remained in and about that place until the Surrender of Burgoyne. That he was present and engaged in the battle in which General Arnold had his leg broken, that he assisted in bringing him in immediately thereafter, that he was soon thereafter duly discharged, that he was out under this last enlistment about three months. That at the time when he was discharged as aforesaid it was a verbal discharge, and not in writing. That he has no documentary evidence whatever of his said servi- ces. That he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service, that he has taken some pains to find some- one to make proof of the same, by causing letters to be sent to various places in the State of Connecticut where he had supposed he could procure such proof but that he has been unable to procure the same. That he removed from Winchester (where he resided during all the aforesaid enlistments) in the month of March 1810 to this place where he has since that time re- sided, that he has no data by which he can give more particularly the several terms of his said enlistments & discharges. That he has no re- cord of his age in a family bible, which record was made by his father as he is informed and believes, that he is unable to attend a court of record to make this declaration in consequence of bodily infirmity, that there is no one inter residing near him with whom he is acquainted.

That he was born in Woodbury Litchfield County Connecticut in the year seven hundred and fifty five.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the sums to and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. { Andrew Everett before Nathan Kimball Judge of Oneida common pleas
We Herman Smith aged sixty eight years and Elisha Pettibone aged forty two years of pension in the County of Oneida hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Andrew Everett who has been described and sworn to the above declaration; that we have been acquainted with him for upwards of twenty years. That we believe him to be seventy seven years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides that he has been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid { Herman X Smith mark before Nathan Kimball Judge of Oneida common pleas Elisha Pettibone
And the said Nathan Kimball Judge of the court of common pleas of the County of Oneida do hereby declare his opinion, after investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations presented by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the said Judge further certifies that there is no minister of the gospel who has resided for a long time residing in that part of the

Town of Vernon where the said appeal court resides or who has had an opportunity of becoming ac- quainted with him, & the said Judge further cer- tifies that he is well acquainted with the above- named Arman Smith and Elisha Pettibon who have signed the foregoing certificate that they both reside in the Town of Vernon aforesaid. That they are credible and reputable per- sons, and that they are acquainted with the is entitled to credit. That the said appellant is from bodily infirmity unable to attend a Court of record in this county -
Nathan Kimball } Judge of Probate Court pleas

Application of An= drew Everett for a pun Dion — " —

State of New York County of Onondaga ss. I George Brown Clerk of the said County. Do certify that Nathaniel Ball one of the judges of the court on whom the preceding declaration proposed purports to have been the date thereof on of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Onondaga, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and justly believe that his name subscribed to the said declarations is to be his proper hand writing and signature. and I the said Clerk do further certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Andrew Evett for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Geo. Brown Clerk

10065. Application of Andrew Cowell for a pension, private,

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Andrew Everett
5.6.66
14 Sept 1832 29 Nov 1832
J. M. Perkins Prog. Vernon, Oneida Co., N. York

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BRIEF in the case of vs. of Oneida
Andrew Everett - Vernon, in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? It does.  3. How old is he? 77 years 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     January 1 In 1776 1 Apr. '76 As a private Genl. S. Hooker, Col. C. Moolock.   at last July or 1 Aug t '76 ab t 3 months n Cap t J. With, Col. C. Sheldon   at last Dec r '76 3 months n Cap t J. Wilson, Col. Whiting   August 1777 ab t 3 n n Cap t W. Gibbs, Col. Sheldon.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Harlem Heights.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Winchester, Litchfield co. Conn. 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. F. Smith Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Andrew Garrett a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1. 1776 Apr. 1. 1776 Pvt. Woodiah Tucker Erastus Holcomb Conn.   July 2 nd Aug. 1776 3 mos. John Hitts Epaphroditus Sheldon   Dec. 1776 to Jan. 1777 3 mos. John Watson Whiting   Aug. 1777 3 mos. Nathaniel Phipps Sheldon  
Battles engaged in, Tarleton. Surrender of Burgoyne Residence of soldier at enlistment, Winchester, Connecticut Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept. 5-1832. His ch. was ab. Residence at date of application, Norway, Oneida Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born in 1755 at Woodbury Conn.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Commissioner of Pensions - Rev Washington, D.C. -
Will you kindly send Rev. soldier or sailor my record for Andrew Everett born 1755 - Woodbury Conn. third pensioned 1828 - on Roll of
Vernon N.Y.
State also of Ezekiel Everett of Bucks Co. Pa - (earlier from Ulster Co N.Y.) and died 1829 - in Hunterdon Co. N.J. married twice - Mary - and Abigail
He had a son Ebenezer who might have served as sailor - there were many Ever- etts in the U.S. Navy.
Thanking you in advance I am Mrs. H. R. Lampman Apr 7, 1921. 106 W 3 rd ST Williston, N.D.

Cedar Falls, Iowa.
March 21, 1905.
Pension Office, Washington D.C.
Will you please look up the record for me if you can of Andrew Ercelt . He was in the battle of Bunker Hill, came from Conn. and afterwards drew a pension living in New York, at Vernon Centre. He was my great grandfather. Was a pirate soldier I think.
John Reed and Samuel Martin , also my great grand fathers were at Wadsworth Forge

that long cold winter, they came from Lancaster Co. Penn. They were in the battle at Monmouth also.
Can you throw any light on them for me, or I should say, give me proof?
I do not know exactly how to go about this, I hope I have not been awkward or made a mistake in any way.
Very respectfully,
Ida Martin Harris.
P.S. John Reed's father was Geo. Reed. He was justice of the Peace under King Geo. III, and his Bath of Ongiame is the cause of Liberty is in the family. Will that help me out in proving that I am a true D.A.R.?

Rev. War
12,884 INVALID.
apl 4, 1905 - with Ida Martin Harris Cedar Falls, Iowa 1921 May 3 Hist. To Mrs. H. R. Lampman.
File No. 12,884
Andrew Everitt Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Andrew Everett
I know Elisha Pettibone & John P. Sherwood, whose gifts are nothing; - they are gentlemen of the first respectability in all respects
Truly
Jany. 2. 1833.

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Andrew Overitt — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? It does II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes did III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes has V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes has not VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes has not VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes has VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes has IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes has X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? It is, & is so distinguishable

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no clergyman's evidence
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? There is
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? He had
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? They are not
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? They are
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____: and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Application of Andrew Everett for a pension - private
J. W. Jenkins atty. Kronon Onida Co. N.Y.
admitted 11 mo private $36.66
Make order payable at the N. S. B. Bank at Utica N.Y.

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Vernon in the County of Oneida, Andrew Everett of the same place, who is to me well known to be being by me duly sworn deposition and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, or the names of all the officers under whom he served, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For at least five months and fifteen days during the year 1776, I served as a private; For at least five months and fifteen days during the year 1777, I served as a private, and for such service I claim a pension - And this deponent further saith that the first of his enlistment in the year 1776 he enlisted in the State Troops of the State of Connecticut. And the third term of service mentioned in the foregoing decl- -aration, he enlisted in the State Troops of Connecticut for the term of three months and served each of the above enlistments three months - The other terms of service mentioned in the said declaration he served as a volunteer, and further this deponent saith as
Sworn & Subscribed to this 24 th day of December 1832 before me
John P. Sherwood. Justice
Andrew Everett

I John P. Sherwood a Justice of the peace of the county of Onondaga before whom the foregoing affidavit was made hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Andrew Evertt, that he is a man of good moral character, and that his statement made in the foregoing declaration and affidavit is entitled to credit, that he is extremely firm and appears to be incapable of stating with more precision the periods of his service or the officers under whom he served, than he has in the said declaration and affidavit.
Dated Vernon 24 th Dec r 1832
John P. Sherwood Justice
I George Brown, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said proceedings in the matter of the application of the application of Andrew Evertt for a pension, & that John P. Sherwood before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the peace of the said County, duly qualified. and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and justly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25 th day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two -
Geo Brown Clerk Jas B. Read Dep. Clk.